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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.76, 1,131.98 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.76, 1,131.98 and 316.01 is: 473.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.76 : 1,131.98 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.76/1,131.98 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.76x = 1,131.98 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.76x = 357,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,718.25/754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.95

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